Del Mar Horse Races
July 21 - Sept 8, 2010
Del Mar Racetrack
Del Mar Fairgrounds
2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd
Del Mar, CA (map)
(858) 755-1141
More info: Del Mar Turf Club
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Admission:
Stretch Run $6.00 (Opening Day $10)
Clubhouse $10.00 (Opening Day $20)
HIGHLIGHTS
The Del Mar Races attract race enthusiasts from all over the world and is considered among the premier horse racing meets in the U.S. The Del Mar Races are put on by the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club at the Del Mar Fairgrounds in Del Mar, CA.
The one-mile oval Del Mar thoroughbred race track with stadium seats holds about 14,000 fans.
This summer, San Diego’s Del Mar Racetrack will serve a free Summer Concert Series, events and promotions for celebrities and fun-seekers alike.
In its 71st season of world-class horseracing, Del Mar kick starts San Diego’s summer with Opening Day at Del Mar, a giant party attended by more than 40,000 race fans. One of the highlights of the day is fashion-minded guests competing in the nationally renowned “One and Only Truly Fabulous Hats Contest.”
Topping concert schedules across San Diego, the track’s 2010 Del Mar Summer Concert Series again includes 4 O’Clock Fridays, a free headliner concert following each Friday’s last race. On these days, the first race begins at 4 p.m. with an average crowd of 20,000 starting their weekends right by staying on for the free show.
History
Del Mar's motto, "Where the surf meets the turf at old Del Mar," comes from the race track.
In 1937, the world-class, 350-acre, Del Mar thoroughbred horse-racing track was built and sponsored by Bing Crosby, Pat O'Brien and Paramount Studios.
Since then, the Del Mar race track has become one of the worlds most famous race tracks and has entertained stars such as Douglas Fairbanks, Mickey Rooney, Lucille Ball, Desi Arnaz, Jimmy Durante, Dorothy Lamour, Red Skelton, Paulette Goddard and Ava Gardner.
Del Mar's 1993 season marked the opening of a new $80 million grandstand, built in the Spanish mission style of the original structure, featuring more seats, better race viewing, and a centrally located scenic paddock. The $1 million Pacific Classic, featuring the top horses in the country, is held the second weekend in August.
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